The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the much-awaited notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales), commonly known as SBI Clerk 2025. This is a great opportunity for graduates to secure a government banking job in one of India’s leading public sector banks.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 06 August 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 06 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 August 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 August 2025 |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be announced |
| Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
🧾 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
💳 Payment Mode: Online (via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets)
🎯 Vacancy Details (Total: 5180 Posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2255 |
| EWS | 508 |
| OBC | 1179 |
| SC | 450 |
| ST | 788 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Education:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final year/semester students can also apply (provisional certificate must be provided at the time of joining).
- Knowledge of Local Language:
- Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state/UT they are applying for.
- Age Limit(as on 01 April 2025):
- Minimum: 20 Years
- Maximum: 28 Years
- Age relaxation available as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
📂 Documents Required at the Time of Online Application
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Passport-size, colored, light background |
| Signature | On white paper, with black/blue ink |
| Educational Certificate | Degree/Provisional certificate |
| Caste Certificate | If applicable (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) |
| ID Proof | Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN etc. |
| Income Certificate | For EWS applicants |
| PwD/Ex-Servicemen Certificates | If applicable |
📝 Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective – Qualifying)
- Main Examination (Objective – Merit Based)
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
✅ Final selection will be based on the performance in Main Exam + Language Test.
🧠 Exam Pattern
🟢 Preliminary Exam (100 Marks – 1 Hour)
| Subject | No. of Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
🔹 Negative marking of 1/4th for wrong answers.
🔵 Main Exam (200 Marks – 2 Hours 40 Mins)
| Subject | No. of Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hr 40 mins |
📌 How to Apply
- Visit SBI’s official career site – https://bank.sbi
- Click on “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2025”
- Register yourself with a valid email ID & phone number.
- Fill the application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned photo, signature & documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Take a final printout of the submitted form.
📲 Useful Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk 2025?
📌 26 August 2025
Q.2 What is the salary of an SBI Clerk?
📌 Approximately ₹26,000 to ₹29,000/month (including allowances).
Q.3 Can final year students apply?
📌 Yes, if they produce their degree certificate before joining.
Q.4 Is local language mandatory?
📌 Yes, it will be tested during the selection process.
